Location: Clyde Woods (northern end of Clyde Avenue - south of the Queensway - at Castle Hill Crescent). Plenty of parking.

Meeting Spot: At entrance to bicycle path.

Local Bus Route: #176 (on Merivale)

Tour Summary:
Spend an evening with Diane and Fenja as their share their passion for moths and other night-flying insects. Expect to be amazed.
A short five minute walk down a trail, off the bicycle path, will take us to the three sheets (with black lights) that will be set up to attract moths and other insects that are more easily seen after dark. All participants should have their own flashlight (headlights are excellent for this) to guide them between the sheets and then back out of the woods.

** Please bring insecticides and dress for the weather, and wear sturdy footwear (no sandals). This is a trail through the woods and in the dark protruding roots and rocks can trip you up. Except for the late hour, this is a grand outing for children.

Tour Guide Bios:
Diane Lepage is an active member of the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club and an amateur entomologist who has been observing and photographing moths for many years. She has amassed records for more than 300 moths in the Ottawa Region. Diane coordinates the Butterfly Meadow in the Fletcher Wildlife Garden. She has led several group outings.

Fenja Brodo is an active member of the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club, she is Chair of Education & Publicity Committee, and has led several outings for the OFNC and for other groups. Fenja has a degree in Entomology, specializing in Crane Flies.

Past Seasons of Tours

Update for 2013

There will be no tours for the 2013 season. We have decided to take a break for the summer and we will revisit how to proceed with the tours later this year.

Our last tour of the summer was held August 11th, 2012 at Macoun Marsh - a great ending to two wonderful seasons of tours! The Ottawa Urban Wild Tours would not have been possible if it hadn't been for all of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guides who generously volunteered their time for these events.

We also couldn't have done it without all of the "behind the scenes" supporters. We are truly grateful for Marie Primeau-Maurice our graphic designer for 2012, our dedicated poster crew and all the folks and organizations who have contributed to publicizing these events. Thanks for helping get the word out for our past two seasons!

To all of you who have come to our tours - it's been fabulous meeting all of you. We are honoured by all your support and enthusiasm for these events.